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I own 1 house and claim standard deduction for taxes. Is there a tax penalty for paying off my mortgage early?

 
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I own 1 house and claim standard deduction for taxes. Is there a tax penalty for paying off my mortgage early?

No!  Paying it off early is a very good thing to do.  Are you going to use an IRA or 401K to pay it?  There is a penalty for taking a distribution if you are under 59 1/2.

I own 1 house and claim standard deduction for taxes. Is there a tax penalty for paying off my mortgage early?

Oh, unless your mortgage has a prepayment Penalty.  Ask your bank or lender.  But that is not a tax or on your tax return.

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